How severe is CVE-2009-0194?

CVE-2009-0194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0194?

CVE-2009-0194 affects Garmin Garmin Communicator Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0194?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0194 published?

CVE-2009-0194 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0194

CVE-2009-0194 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Garmin Garmin Communicator Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Garmin Garmin Communicator Plugin
Published: 2009-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The domain-locking implementation in the GARMINAXCONTROL.GarminAxControl_t.1 ActiveX control in npGarmin.dll in the Garmin Communicator Plug-In 2.6.4.0 does not properly enforce the restrictions that (1) download and (2) upload requests come from a web site specified by the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or reconfigure Garmin GPS devices via unspecified vectors related to a "synchronisation error."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0194?: The domain-locking implementation in the GARMINAXCONTROL.GarminAxControl_t.1 ActiveX control in npGarmin.dll in the Garmin Communicator Plug-In 2.6.4.0 does not properly enforce the restrictions that (1) download and (2) upload requests come from a web site specified by the user, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or reconfigure Garmin GPS devices via unspecified vectors related to a "synchronisation error."
How severe is CVE-2009-0194?: CVE-2009-0194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0194?: CVE-2009-0194 affects Garmin Garmin Communicator Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0194 published?: CVE-2009-0194 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:garmin:garmin_communicator_plugin:2.6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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